Clear polycarbonate car wheels

ska///235i · 11-03-2006, 06:13 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/02/c...-2-000-apiece/

shimshimhada · 11-03-2006, 06:16 PM

Saw those before on the 350Z, they weren't 20s though. I think they're pretty cool. You have to take them off to clean them though.

TommyBahama · 11-03-2006, 06:42 PM

crazy...

i want to see rims with live fish tanks!

Ray · 11-03-2006, 06:53 PM

I saw that wheel on a S550. Pretty cool, but cleaning off the brake dust would be a PITA.

CraigG · 11-03-2006, 06:57 PM

I don't see how these would sell. People love the 'Bling RactoR' that huge chrome and shiny wheels give their cars. There is nothing bling about nothing being there.

Obviously not a black man who created that wheel.

PS I love southern black people.

Ray · 11-03-2006, 07:09 PM

At SEMA it displayed the large Brembos behind it well.

CraigG · 11-03-2006, 07:42 PM

So it's for big brake system manufacturers? I suppose people who spend thousands on brakes need to show them off with a wheel on the completely opposite end of the spectrum from what big brake kits are produced for.

Now I get it.

nmulax · 11-03-2006, 09:56 PM

What about keeping the brakes from overheating?

Won't that just cause a huge heat build-up behind there?

CraigG · 11-03-2006, 10:42 PM

Yes it will, and it would get dirty as hell after driving around even for a couple minutes.

uhaulball · 11-03-2006, 10:48 PM

that looks so weird.

it may be hot of someone had those and a transparent hood...

CraigG · 11-03-2006, 10:54 PM

Clear hoods have been out for a while. Those are equally as dumb.

uhaulball · 11-04-2006, 12:28 AM

i know theyve been out. im saying it would look right only if they were both applied in unison.

CraigG · 11-04-2006, 01:33 AM

lol Hideous wheels with a hideous hood? I guess it works?

ScBlacksunshine · 11-04-2006, 02:09 AM

Ghetto fabulous

ksfrogman · 11-04-2006, 02:52 AM

Yeah, but with all the brake dust, it would be harder to clean it.

uhaulball · 11-04-2006, 04:56 AM

wheel in action

SoYank · 11-04-2006, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyBahama

crazy...

i want to see rims with live fish tanks!

That's cruel! You'd have dizzy fish.

supernova · 11-05-2006, 01:18 AM

hmm. its a nice idea, but it doesnt look too sweet on that s class.

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shimshimhada Brigadier General 493 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Saw those before on the 350Z, they weren't 20s though. I think they're pretty cool. You have to take them off to clean them though.
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Ray Member 313 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	I saw that wheel on a S550. Pretty cool, but cleaning off the brake dust would be a PITA.
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CraigG Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1993 Toyota MR-2 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I don't see how these would sell. People love the 'Bling RactoR' that huge chrome and shiny wheels give their cars. There is nothing bling about nothing being there. Obviously not a black man who created that wheel. PS I love southern black people. __________________ I r oph topicness.
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Ray Member 313 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	At SEMA it displayed the large Brembos behind it well.
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CraigG Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1993 Toyota MR-2 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	So it's for big brake system manufacturers? I suppose people who spend thousands on brakes need to show them off with a wheel on the completely opposite end of the spectrum from what big brake kits are produced for. Now I get it. __________________ I r oph topicness.
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nmulax Brigadier General 394 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	What about keeping the brakes from overheating? Won't that just cause a huge heat build-up behind there? __________________
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CraigG Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1993 Toyota MR-2 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Yes it will, and it would get dirty as hell after driving around even for a couple minutes. __________________ I r oph topicness.
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CraigG Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1993 Toyota MR-2 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Clear hoods have been out for a while. Those are equally as dumb. __________________ I r oph topicness.
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CraigG Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1993 Toyota MR-2 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	lol Hideous wheels with a hideous hood? I guess it works? __________________ I r oph topicness.
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supernova Private First Class 2 Rep 195 Posts Drives: E92 Coupe Black Metallic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	hmm. its a nice idea, but it doesnt look too sweet on that s class. __________________ click it for myspace
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